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REDS News Just a Few Words about Fluoridation: Vigilance
Vol 48, Issue 2, Summer 2014
Martin Van Tassell, Executive Director It is important for us to be aware of what is happening in our area by the opponents of water fluoridation. Over the past several months, the anti-fluoridationists have taken a divide and conquer approach. We have seen these groups place items for consideration on the agenda of local governments opposing water fluoridation. The cities of Cotati and Sebastopol were each approached by these well motivated people. With little time for us to respond, a resolution was passed to resist the larger program of the Sonoma County Water District to place fluoride into the water coming from the Russian River. In recent weeks, the antifluoridationists brought a measure to be placed on the November 2014 ballot in
Healdsburg to determine whether this community, the only Sonoma County city to be fluoridated since the 1950’s, will continue to do so. We ask that everyone eligible to vote, inform themselves and their patients and staff as to the benefits of fluoride and to vote accordingly. We can expect this group will appear again in other communities. It is important to be prepared to respond quickly when needed. If you see or read anything that indicates that fluoride will be on the agenda on your city or town council, please call the REDS office. We also need volunteers to be ready like Minutemen, to respond so that the voice of organized dentistry will be heard. Just your presence will be an important testimony.
In this issue... 1 Fluoride: Vigilance
2 President’s Message 3 Fluoridation Unplugged
4 New Member Get Together
5 2014 Crab Feed 6 CDA Cares: Vallejo 8 Procedures & Successful Patient Treatment 2014 Ladies Spa Day
9 New Members 10 From Survival To Success 11 Upcoming Events